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Methods: Eleven normal volunteers were enrolled in the study. The optic disc of each eye was analyzed by the GDx® Nerve Fiber Analyzer (Laser Diagnostic Technologies, Inc.), version 1.0.14. Using the standard circle that appears as a 10-pixel green circle on the GDx display, the system assessed the RNFLT at 1.75 disc diameter from the outer edge of the optic nerve head. To further evaluate the possible retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss, the 360-degree circumference was divided into 36 segments measuring 10 degrees each and the RNFLT was calculated for each sector. All subjects had a GDx assessment before 100 mm Hg ocular compression of 1 eye for 45 seconds and then 2 minutes and 1 month after compression.

Results: Before compression, the mean RNFLT was 69.09 μm ± 10.96 (SD); it was 69.27 ± 10.98 μm after 2 minutes and 67.00 ± 10.58 μm after 1 month. No statistically significant difference was found between the before and after measurements.

Conclusion: A 45-second acute increase in IOP, such as during LASIK suction, did not decrease the RNFLT in normal eyes.